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Courtney Block

Associate

Chicago

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Courtney focuses her litigation practice on product liability, securities litigation, patent, and other commercial claims in both state and federal court. She has experience in all phases of the litigation process, including pretrial discovery and motion practice, trial, post-trial matters, and appeals.

She has helped conduct fact and expert discovery; participated in jury research; assisted with opening and closing statements; prepared expert witnesses for direct and cross-examination; and drafted dispositive motions.

Courtney also serves on the Chicago office chapter of Winston’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI).

Courtney was recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the area of Commercial Litigation.

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Litigation/Trials
Appellate & Critical Motions
Product Liability & Mass Torts
Patent Litigation
Commercial Litigation & Disputes
Securities, M&A & Corporate Governance Litigation
Public Companies

Credentials

Education

Courtney received her B.A., summa cum laude, in English Literature from Arizona State University and Barrett, The Honors College, in 2015. She received her J.D. from the University of Chicago in 2019.

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    Litigation/Trials
    Appellate & Critical Motions
    Product Liability & Mass Torts
    Patent Litigation
    Commercial Litigation & Disputes
    Securities, M&A & Corporate Governance Litigation
    Public Companies
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